A City Council bill would require cafes and boba shops to accept customers' reusable cups, prompting a clash between waste-reduction goals and shop-level practicality.

Steinway & Sons tapped a new Utah dealer to succeed Daynes Music after more than 150 years; a Steinway Piano Gallery is due to open in Holladay in May.

Payrolls rose about 1,100 jobs in February, but a 5.8% jobless rate and surging fuel costs keep many local wallets tight.

A 200X the Cash scratch-off worth $1 million was sold at a Hilltown Township Giant; the store will receive a $5,000 bonus for the sale.

Goldman Sachs’ rates trading lost ground late in Q1 as Iran war volatility forced rapid repricings, trimming FICC revenue even as equities and M&A surged.

State inspectors ordered two Palm Beach County eateries closed after inspections found roaches, flies and unsafe storage; follow‑up checks cleared both to reopen. The records show stop‑sale orders and multiple high‑priority violations.

Seattle's cruise season arrives with new homeports and an expected $1.2B boost. Downtown businesses and hotels are bracing for record crowds as ships and World Cup fans converge.

URGE Group has taken ownership of EBIARA Fund I, folding the Detroit‑born platform into its advisory and investment operations to widen capital access for developers of color.

Sanford is drawing major chains — from Whataburger to Ulta — as developers push a Riverbirch redevelopment and new retail pads to capture local spending.

Saddle Creek plans to lay off 168 workers at its New Caney warehouse beginning June 11, hitting forklift operators, supervisors and inventory staff. The move follows similar cuts in other states.

Stellantis and Microsoft announced a five‑year partnership to co‑develop 100+ AI initiatives across engineering, customer care and manufacturing. The deal includes cloud modernization and a global cyber center.

Abacus Global Management has moved its headquarters from MetroWest to Truist Plaza at Church Street Station, signing a roughly 52,000‑sf sublease and expanding downtown. The NYSE‑listed firm says the move positions it for the next phase of growth.

The Shops at Wiregrass will add nine luxury retailers, including Lululemon and Kendra Scott, boosting Pasco's retail profile and local hiring this summer.